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Medical Coder

TEKsystems
$33.00 - $43.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Feb 12, 2026
Job Title: DRG Certified Coder Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Fully Remote About the Role! We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented DRG Certified Coder to join our Health Information Management team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, validating DRG assignments, and ensuring compliance with all federal coding guidelines and organizational standards. This role plays a critical part in optimizing reimbursement, supporting clinical documentation integrity, and maintaining accurate data for reporting and analytics. Description * Review inpatient medical records to accurately assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes according to official coding guidelines. * Assign and validate MS-DRGs / APR-DRGs to ensure appropriate reimbursement. * Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) teams to clarify documentation and support accurate code assignment. * Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with CMS, AHA Coding Clinic, and organizational policies. * Maintain productivity and quality standards established by the department. * Analyze discrepancies and resolve DRG validation issues identified through audits or queries. * Participate in ongoing education to stay current with coding updates, regulations, and DRG changes. * Assist in compliance audits as needed. Skills Medical Coder, Coding, Icd-10, Cpc, DRG Audit, Support, Microsoft office, outbound calls Top Skills Details Medical Coder,Coding,Icd-10,Cpc,DRG Audit Additional Skills & Qualifications DRG Audit experience CCS- Certified Coding Specialist could maybe be a CPC- Certified Professional Coder Nursing experience would be helpful Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $33.00 - $43.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.